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The Correction is Ten Weeks Old. The Floor Has Not Broken. Is That the Signal?
Macro Snapshot: The week ending July 31 delivered two of the most consequential macro events of 2026, and neither resolved the stalemate that has defined gold and silver for five weeks. On Wednesday July 29, the Federal Reserve held rates at 3.50-3.75% in a divided 9-3 vote. Three regional Fed presidents (Cleveland’s Beth Hammack, Minneapolis’ Neel Kashkari, and Dallas’ Lorie Logan) dissented in favour of an immediate 25 basis point hike, the largest number of dissents for rates to move
The Correction is Ten Weeks Old. The Floor Has Not Broken. Is That the Signal?
Macro Snapshot: The week ending July 31 delivered two of the most consequential macro events of 2026, and neither resolved the stalemate that has defined gold and silver for five weeks. On Wednesday July 29, the Federal Reserve held rates at 3.50-3.75% in a divided 9-3 vote. Three regional Fed presidents (Cleveland’s Beth Hammack, Minneapolis’ Neel Kashkari, and Dallas’ Lorie Logan) dissented in favour of an immediate 25 basis point hike, the largest number of dissents for rates to move
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India’s G&J Exports Down 4.8% During April-Nov
Mumbai: Gems and jewellery exports saw a 4.8 per cent dip at USD 22.43 billion during April- November this year owing to demand slowdown in major markets, including the US. According to the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) data, exports stood at USD 23.56 billion in the same period last year. The labour-intensive sector contributes about 14 per
First Certified Blockchain-Based Diamond Exchange
New York: The diamond market has an estimated turnover of $80 billion per year, yet investor demand accounts for only 5% of that – the rest is consumer demand from the jewellery industry. Historically, diamonds have been a consistent store of value, just like gold and other precious metals, so why aren’t more investors looking at diamonds as an investment
Industry Not Yet Prepared for Hallmarking
Mumbai: A meeting of all stakeholders was held yesterday. Members of industry bodies from All India Gems & Jewellery Trade Federation (GJF), IBJA, SSBC, Coimbatore Jewellery Manufacturer Association, Mr Rajesh Khosla (MMTC PAMP), Mr C R Narsimhan from Tanishq along with members of Indian Association of Hallmarking (IAHC) Centre participated. In a joint press statement, Mr. Nitin Khandelwal, Chairman of
India’s Diamond Exports up 49.5% in Nov
Mumbai: Contrary to the fears, the exports from gems and jewellery has increased 27.25% per cent at US$ 3.27 billion during the month of November as compared to the same period last year. The increase was driven by a sharp increase in both exports of polished diamonds and jewellery as compared to the same month a year earlier, according to
India’s G&J Exports Down 4.8% During April-Nov
Mumbai: Gems and jewellery exports saw a 4.8 per cent dip at USD 22.43 billion during April- November this year owing to demand slowdown in major markets, including the US. According to the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) data, exports stood at USD 23.56 billion in the same period last year. The labour-intensive sector contributes about 14 per
First Certified Blockchain-Based Diamond Exchange
New York: The diamond market has an estimated turnover of $80 billion per year, yet investor demand accounts for only 5% of that – the rest is consumer demand from the jewellery industry. Historically, diamonds have been a consistent store of value, just like gold and other precious metals, so why aren’t more investors looking at diamonds as an investment
Industry Not Yet Prepared for Hallmarking
Mumbai: A meeting of all stakeholders was held yesterday. Members of industry bodies from All India Gems & Jewellery Trade Federation (GJF), IBJA, SSBC, Coimbatore Jewellery Manufacturer Association, Mr Rajesh Khosla (MMTC PAMP), Mr C R Narsimhan from Tanishq along with members of Indian Association of Hallmarking (IAHC) Centre participated. In a joint press statement, Mr. Nitin Khandelwal, Chairman of
India’s Diamond Exports up 49.5% in Nov
Mumbai: Contrary to the fears, the exports from gems and jewellery has increased 27.25% per cent at US$ 3.27 billion during the month of November as compared to the same period last year. The increase was driven by a sharp increase in both exports of polished diamonds and jewellery as compared to the same month a year earlier, according to
